Essex · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Little Horkesley, Essex
An experienced roof surveyor for gutter surveys in Little Horkesley. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Little Horkesley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- We check hidden gutters, such as valleys and parapets, where it’s safe to see them.
- The roof space is checked for water marks if it is safe to get into.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Gutter survey in Little Horkesley: what you get
A gutter needs a steady fall towards its outlet or water sits in them. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over at the low points. We look along each run for sags, gaps and leaking joints and look at the brackets and downpipe clips. You get written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Typical surveys look at water spilling over the gutter edge and water backing up from a hidden gutter, on outlets and hoppers, eaves gutters and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Little Horkesley may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Little Horkesley (CO6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
What a gutter survey looks like in Little Horkesley
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Bures station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Little Horkesley is about 5 miles north-west of Colchester, in Essex. Wherever you are in Little Horkesley, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property. Across Essex, we cover Little Horkesley. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Gutter surveys in CO6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a gutter survey at a property on London Road, Nayland Road and School Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Wissington (1 mile north), Nayland (2 miles north-east), Wormingford (2 miles west), Great Horkesley (2 miles south-east) and Cock Street (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Colchester (5 miles south-east), Braintree (13 miles west), Witham (14 miles south-west), Camulodunum (5 miles south), Halstead (9 miles west) and Greenstead (6 miles south-east).
Near you in Little Horkesley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Beehive pub. The nearest railway station is Bures station, about 3.8 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Mount Bures (3.6 miles west) and Severalls Hospital (2.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Arger Fen.
What a gutter survey doesn’t cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Parapet and box gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Why act early in Little Horkesley
A dripping joint or sagging bracket will not get better on its own. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be, on walls, timber and sometimes inside. A survey now tells you what needs doing and how urgent it is. In a place like Little Horkesley, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Different roofs, different checks
Box and secret gutters
Box gutters sit within the roof or behind a wall and when it overflows, water can get indoors. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them.
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Joints and fixings are the weak points on metal gutters. Any leaks or corrosion we spot go in the report.
Common questions in Little Horkesley
Will you come out to Little Horkesley?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can a landlord with a rental near Bures station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do you look in the loft space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. Surveys are carried out seven days a week. To find a day that suits, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When is the best time for a gutter survey?
You can book at any time of year. Booking before autumn and winter gives you time to plan, and a wet spell can show where gutters overflow.